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Blogging special sports events and storiesSun, 02 Aug 2015 22:50:28 +0000en-UShourly1http://wordpress.org/?v=4.2.2Death of former Caney Creek pitcher Kellogg sends shockwaveshttp://blog.chron.com/sportsupdate/2011/10/death-of-former-caney-creek-pitcher-kellogg-sends-shockwaves/
http://blog.chron.com/sportsupdate/2011/10/death-of-former-caney-creek-pitcher-kellogg-sends-shockwaves/#commentsTue, 04 Oct 2011 20:39:07 +0000http://blog.chron.com/prepsports/?p=4191As we initially posted here, former Caney Creek pitcher and Houston Astros prospect Dustin Kellogg, 18, died in a car accident Tuesday morning. The news was certainly a shock to many on the high school scene, including Caney Creek baseball coach Kyle Tidwell, who was one of many that rejoiced when Kellogg was selected by the Astros in the 34th round of the 2011 MLB Draft back in June.

“The toughest part is just how young he is,” Tidwell told the Chronicle. ” He had his whole life in front of him doing what he wanted to do. The only thing he wanted to do was play (baseball) and that makes it tough because he had such a bright future.”

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“He was doing what he wanted to do. He was living a dream playing baseball. He always talked during the year about how he wanted to play pro baseball and his passion for what he was doing.”

Back in June, I caught up with Kellogg just minutes after the Astros drafted him. The pitcher was oozing with confidence as he processed the news of being drafted by his hometown team.

“I can bring them a right-handed arm that can throw hard as hell,” Kellogg said that day. For our draft story, he added: “It’s like a dream come true. You never expect to go to your hometown team. When you’re in Little League, you always dream of playing for your hometown team. … I’ve always wanted to play for the Astros.”

Tidwell, who hasn’t gathered the baseball team yet to discuss the news, said he would remember Kellogg for a “passionate personality” and his trademark confidence.

“He knew he was the best player and that’s how he played – with a lot of confidence,” Tidwell said. “It helped out when he was on the mound. When he got on the mound, we knew we were OK because Dustin was on the mound.”